The objective of the unit is to prepare a schematic and developed design for complex public building projects with an emphasis on interrelationships of spaces and specialist functions, including, public interface, public assembly, and functional performance. Projects will have an emphasis on designing in a ‘heritage’ site with a range of environmental issues. On successful completion of this unit of study, students will develop concepts to justify a design with references to an urban site as well as strategies for public buildings.

After successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Justify a design with references to an urban site

Develop strategies for public buildings

Identify functional needs and uses of public buildings

Create design solutions to be suitable in an existing building fabric

Illustrate designs and ideas graphically and verbally.

Teaching Methods

Weekly studio-based lectures (6 hours per week). The students will work with the teacher on the assigned design task. The teacher will take a part as project manager, learner-centered and interactive/participative methods will be emphasized throughout the studio. Incomplete project will not be considered for final presentation.

WEEK

TOPIC

REFERENCE

Week 1

Introduction to the course and project assignment

Week 2

Design Brief. Documentation and analyses of given topic and site. Study reference projects. Site Visit.

Week 3

Documentation and analyses of given topic and site. Definition of the program. First proposals, intention, concept, and diagramming.